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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
5
In Butte from June 1 to date Judges Jackson and Lamb heard 170 and 152 actions, with 387 and 388 divorce cases respectively. Women filed 52 actions, men 238, most divorces arising from cruelty or desertion, and few couples remain married long.
A collection of items from Butte notes includes calls for immediate work with blacksmith Thomas Meickle and contact details for J. H. Duffy of Anaconda. Activities listed include Welsh church Ladies’ Aid meeting at Mrs. John Stedman’s home and St. John’s Episcopal Sunday school picnic at Gregson. Train times show Milwaukee station 1 30 p m to 7 p m return. Two science societies plan a joint box social at the socialists’ hall on Harrison Ave July 27. Local newspaper listings promote stationery at the P O NewsStand. Relatives of Mrs Fr J Mooney visit 720 South Alabama. Voter lists for Aug 24 primaries posted across 81 precincts, with judges and polling places set. Petitions for office due by Aug 9.
Oris Flint of South Royalston is at Randolph Sanitarium with severe blood poisoning after a fish bite. One finger was amputated but infection spreads, doctors say the case is serious.
Notice for a county central committee meeting on Wednesday at 8 o clock evening at the Republican headquarters 124 North Main Street. All Republicans are invited to attend. J J Charles chairman LEEK Hawley secretary.
A miner stepping on a nail left the Leonard mine dropped from first to tenth in the accidentometer standings. Six mines remain flawless as the second week of the safety drive begins. Poulin leads the six with the largest shift, as 18 contestant mines push for the low accident banner to be awarded on August 15. Boardman warns against minor injuries and stresses continual prevention.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne were touring en route from Helena to the Gallatin valley. United States Senator T. J. Walsh and State Senator RB. C. White accompanied them. A conference on the Yellowstone dam will be held at Gardiner before they tour Yellowstone park.
New York July 26 A legal fight to stay deportation of 35 alleged radicals brought to Ellis Island from western cities began today when an attorney appeared for several aliens Immigration authorities said the workers defense union plans similar action for the others.
Two mines exceed eight inches on the oxidentometer atop the Rialto theater sign signaling accidents. The Colorado reports 143 inches of the black mark while Pittsmont sits last with 22 inches in the standings.
About 125 members of the Butte Water company enjoyed a Sunday picnic at the Big Hole pump station. In contests, winners were Miss Gertrude Widner, Lee Deem, Mary Miles, Misses Oceana Wall, A. W. Beck, C. J. Combs and Mrs. C. J. Wood. Committee members were Miss Chloris Powell, M. P. Alexander and P. Thompson.
The Daly Bank name changes to Metals Bank and Trust as Montana figures grow. Directors include Charles J. Kelly James K. Woodard and Charles C. Swinborne with Ralph Place and William Rae in cashier roles. The bank aims to expand Montana services and the Daly Building will be renamed Metals Bank building.
Street Commissioner Strasburger says Butte has received asphalt and other paving materials to replace worn pavement. Galena street will be paved from Ohio to Oklahoma. Surfacing of unpaved streets south of Park between Montana and Jackson is finished and streets are in good condition.
A Butte Y M C A committee searched Browns Gulch for a summer outing site for city boys but found no fit location. One possible spot near Canty Lake lacked summer water, with plans to pursue it next year. The party, led by George N. Short and including Lester Frink Tom Davis and E B Howell, left the Y M C A for a three day Highlands trip, returning Wednesday evening by the Milwaukee train.
Fire rages across many square miles of rich pasture and crops in Mexico about 10 miles from Eagle Pass Texas, burning large areas as crews attempt containment. No injuries reported. Authorities monitor spread and coordinate cross border response.
More than 300 reservations have been received for the Montana Bankers association convention in Butte on August 6 and 7, with topics ranging from banking and business to education and community development. Noted speakers include F N Shepherd of the U S Chamber, E C Elliott Mont University chancellor, R A Young governor of the Minneapolis Fed, J T Jaffray Minneapolis bank president, and Dr D W Daniel of Clemson College.
Haberdashers report rising demand for blue polka dot bat wing bow ties eclipsing recent runs. Photographs of Sir Thomas Lipton and Senator Warren G. Harding wearing the ties are blamed for the craze.
Medals for the six members of the winning team in the first aid contest at the Aug. 15 field day celebration at Columbia gardens were received by safety engineer John J. Boardman from the National Safety Council. The bronze medals bear two men carrying a stretcher with National Safety Council around the design and a space for the recipient's name.
The Turkish nationalist congress adopted a resolution denouncing the peace terms accepted by the Constantinople government. It declared the nationalists will oppose the terms militarily to the bitter end, signaling continued resistance as of July 26.
The funeral for Alfred Vujo infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Vujo will be held this Tuesday afternoon at 1 o clock at the family home 364 East Mercury Street. Interment follows at Mount Moarah Cemetery.
The funeral for the late Samuel Williams will be held Wednesday morning at Wales Funeral Chapel at 9 15, then to St Patrick Church for a requiem high mass. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Thomas Henry Killey aged about 50 dies at home 2227 Yew street McQueen addition his wife and three children Philip 7 Norman 5 Mona 3 survive. funeral arrangements set from White's parlors with service at Unity Methodist Vipiscopal church Meaderville led by Rev Fulford. Fred Brandes aged 38 dies last evening body at White's parlors details to follow.
The funeral for John Osterholm aged 58 will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence 199 South Grant Street, proceeding to Emanuel Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church for services conducted by Rev. D. N. Anderson. Interment will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
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